Bitesize News from Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Praise for Paléo 2026 lineup
The line up for this year’s Paleo Festival has been released - and critics say it's one of the best for years.
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Burning bible damages church
A fire broke out inside a church in Le Sentier in canton Vaud, with a suspect now identified.
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Vaud police warn of noisy cars
Police in Canton Vaud say they will step up road checks this spring to tackle noisy and dangerous driving.
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Geneva lays out spring city walks
The City of Geneva is launching a new series of guided walks to help residents rediscover their surroundings.
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New park for Geneva
Geneva’s getting a new park.
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People are mainly annoyed by noise
Noise is the leading cause of neighbour disputes in Switzerland, according to a new study by ImmoScout24.
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Series of farm shop thefts solved
Police say they’ve solved a series of burglaries targeting farms and self-service shops across eight cantons.
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Neighbouring France swings right
Municipal elections in eastern France have seen a clear shift to the right in parts of Haute-Savoie.
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SWISS to sack thousands of air-crew
Swiss International Air Lines is offering thousands of cabin crew a payout to leave, as it looks to cut costs and reduce overstaffing.
